Fairfax Relief Initiative to Support Employers (Fairfax RISE)

Fairfax RISE Fairfax RISE (Relief Initiative to Support Employers) is a grant fund that will offer financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofits adversely affected by the Corona virus shutdowns. The grant program will offer up to $20K to qualified small businesses and nonprofits with at least one full-time-employee. It also specifically establishes a minimum allocation of 30% of the program’s total dollars towards awards for minority, veteran and women-owned businesses. The grant is expected to open in early June – for more information and to be notified when the grant is open for applications, sign up at the Fairfax County web page HERE

Governor Extends Public Health Restrictions in Fairfax County and Northern Virginia Until May 29

The chief elected officials of the five largest localities in Northern Virginia have sent a letter dated May 10, 2020 to Governor Northam, supporting his “Forward Virginia” reopening plan in general but urging him to implement it for the region only once regional threshold metrics have been met. Although the metrics appear likely to be met statewide by May 15, this does not appear to be the case for Northern Virginia. The 2.5 million residents of the city of Alexandria and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William represent nearly a third of the population of Virginia and half of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. More on this update HERE Read the joint letter HERE Full May 12th BOS Meeting HERE

Shopping and Pharmacy Pickup for Older Adults in Fairfax County The Health Department’s Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Program has launched a countywide grocery shopping and pharmacy pick-up service for older adults. To request Shopping and Pharmacy Pick-Up contact the Fairfax County Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resource Line at 703-324-7948

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Virginia received approval to implement a pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program. P-EBT is a temporary food benefit available in Virginia to households that have students who are either eligible for free or reduced-price school meals or enrolled in a school that provides free meals to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or another provision. Additional information on P-EBT HERE

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Fairfax County Stuff The Bus

Because of the extraordinary events taking place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for food has surged in Fairfax County . On Saturday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Fastran buses will be parked at locations throughout Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax to collect food donations. To serve Lee District residents, there will be buses at the Franconia Governmental Center: 6121 Franconia Road and at the South County Government Center 8350 Richmond Highway also in Alexandria. This will be a drop off outside the buildings so all donors will be able to comply with social distancing recommendations. For those who are unable to donate in person but want to contribute, Volunteer Fairfax has created a  Donation Page  to connect with and donate to nonprofits serving our community.

Stay Informed

Fairfax County residents now have additional ways to get information about COVID-19. Residents can send specific questions or concerns related to the coronavirus to: ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov Text: Ffxcovid to 888777 For regular updates, residents can also continue to follow the following trusted sources: Fairfax County Health Department’s coronavirus webpage Virginia Department of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Rodney L. Lusk Lee District Supervisor

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